I want to start lifting but

brandybea
brandybea Posts: 46 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Everyone i ask says they have a plan set up specifically for them by their trainer.Well that's awesome lol but i don't have an appt with a trainer for another month pretty much and i'm wanting to start now.

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  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    I started out doing Body for Life only did the weight lifting plan which was so easy non complicated as some of them can be. I dodnt follow the food plan and has massive success. One of the best books I have ever ever read
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    There are many programs that you can get into without a trainer setting it up such as stronglifts or the new rules of lifting for women. I am also a fan of The New Bodybuilding Workout which you can find if you google. There are tons of others on bodybuilding.com that you can look into.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Check out NROLFW (New Rules of Lifting for Women), Starting Strength (great for learning technique and getting started), and Stronglifts (very simple and easy program). See what sits best with you and go for it!

    There are also groups dedicated to these as well.
  • brandybea
    brandybea Posts: 46 Member
    thanks =)
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    my only teacher was youtube and google.

    I'm doing strong lifts 3x5. Its been working great so far. Although I wish I had a trainer to look at my form.
  • angelams1019
    angelams1019 Posts: 1,102 Member
    I literally JUST did day 1 of lifting today! One of my MFP friends recommended this program so I looked it over- Its super easy to follow, the workout only takes about 30 mins, and theres a really helpful iphone app for it as well (free!) that allows you to track your progress and weights :smile: (Trust me, yesterday I was just as clueless as you!! lol)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

    :flowerforyou:
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    Unless you have some reason for concern, I would go ahead and start. Personally, I would advise to start relatively slow and get used to the equipment. If your gym has band weights (the kind with the push buttons)... start out with them... Don't lift using the same muscles every day.. Evey other day will work. Use large body groups over isolation exercises... I started last January (late January) using the band weights and progressed to standard bar machine weights and now am doing quite a bit of free weights... It is true that free weights are generally better but for a beginner, it is usually less intimidating to use the machine weights.. not to mention it is usually a little harder to hurt yourself most of the time... If you have any questions, do NOT hesitate to ask the gym staff.. They would rather help you out with the equipment than to try to fill out all the paperwork related to an injury. When you get to the trainer stage, they can help you with your specific goals and objectives... I am of the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all plan.. What is best for one person is not necessarily best for another... One may need to focus on one aspect while another focuses on another... That trainer will be able to help you with that; however, please realize, in the beginning you just have to establish a base...And that is relatively universal... Add weight as you are ready... but don't do it too fast. best of luck to ya.
  • brandybea
    brandybea Posts: 46 Member
    thanks again everyone sorry i'm getting back to you all so late but i couldn't find the post =)
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    thanks again everyone sorry i'm getting back to you all so late but i couldn't find the post =)

    Just hit on the "my topics" tab and you should find your last 25 posts :)
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    Honestly, most books are better than just about any live trainer these days. Good authors/strength coaches:

    - Mark Rippletoe
    - StrongLifts.com (okay, not an author or coach and the "owner" just ripped off other people but it's still good info)
    - Jim Wendler
    - Jamie Eason
    - New Rules of Lifting for Women
  • jackaroo21
    jackaroo21 Posts: 127 Member
    Honestly, most books are better than just about any live trainer these days. Good authors/strength coaches:

    - Mark Rippletoe
    - StrongLifts.com (okay, not an author or coach and the "owner" just ripped off other people but it's still good info)
    - Jim Wendler
    - Jamie Eason
    - New Rules of Lifting for Women

    This

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